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Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
High School · Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
1500 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
1.5:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
1.5:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is a public high school in Altoona, PA, part of Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center. Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 1.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center show 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.5:1 students to teachers, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.5:1
- Address
- 1500 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
- Website
- gactc.edu
- Phone
- (814) 946-8450
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores PA EDFACTS (2013-14)
Based on 2 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
How Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Compares
See how Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
1500 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BISHOP GUILFOYLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, Altoona Area HS (rated 5.1/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Altoona, see our Altoona schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area HS Altoona | 0.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Altoona Area Jr HS Altoona | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch Altoona | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| GREAT COMMISSION SCHOOLS Altoona | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| TENDER LOVE FOR CHILDREN CHILD CARE Altoona | 0.5 mi | — |
| BISHOP GUILFOYLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Altoona | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona | 1.0 mi | 3.6 |
| Irving El Sch Altoona | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL-ALTOONA ELMNTRY CMPS Altoona | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Baker El Sch Altoona | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| HARBOR HOUSE CENTER EARLY ACADEMICS Altoona | 1.9 mi | — |
| Juniata El Sch Altoona | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Logan El Sch Altoona | 2.1 mi | 4.9 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL - MIFFLINTOWN Altoona | 2.7 mi | — |
| SOARING HEIGHTS SCHOOL Altoona | 2.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS Altoona | 2.8 mi | 4.7 |
| HOLY TRINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS Altoona | 2.7 mi | 6.7 |
| MERAKEY EDUCATION CENTER Altoona | 3.0 mi | — |
| Juniata Gap El Sch Altoona | 2.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Mowrie A Ebner El Sch Altoona | 2.7 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,097
Median Home Value
$120,200
Median Rent
$842/mo
Population
27,014
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
67.6%
Avg Commute
18.9 min
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Median Age
41.9
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Berks Career and Technology Center-East Campus Oley, PA | — |
| Danville Ctr Adolescent Female Danville, PA | — |
| THE CONCEPT SCHOOL West Chester, PA | — |
| Philadelphia Learning Academy - West Philadelphia, PA | 3.2 |
| Spectrum CS Monroeville, PA | 3.6 |
| Loysville Youth Dev Ctr Loysville, PA | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
What grades does Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center serve?
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center?
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is 1.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center has 25% math proficiency (2014 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center a charter school?
No, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center a Title I school?
No, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blair County
- Phone
- (814) 946-8450
Resources & Links
District
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center- District Enrollment
- 47
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $186,587
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